Budget reductions challenge access to MH/SA treatment for offenders
Funding cuts have reduced the capacity of the mental health system to provide needed services to offenders
Treatment of consumers in this group will be seriously limited by any further reductions in funding
Lean times provide added impetus for new approach that maintains current levels of care while conserving limited resources
High priority shall continue to be given to enhancing the quality of care for offenders with mental illness and substance abuse disorders